Thank you for your detailed response. A dealer in the area is changing over his audio equipment and has much of his current equipment on sale. This includes the Hegel H80 and the Hegel H160 ($2450), along with a Primera integrated. He displayed the Gold Note system at Axpona and spoke highly of the Gold Note IS 1000. I wasn't sure if it was worth the stretch. After your review it just may be.
My house system includes Sonos equipment; Connect Amp, Playbar, Subwoofer, and Play 5 (Generation 1). The system that I enjoy listentng to music on, located in another part of the house, is the Connect Amp, PBS Image T5 Speakers, Sunfire subwoofer, and Rega RP1 turntable w/Ortofon Blue cartiridge (recently purchased on Audiogon). I will be replacing the Connect amp and the speakers. I also have an older CD player, called a Kyocera.
As you can tell this is not some high end system, but I have an opportunity to greatly improve the sound of MY listening area and would like to get the best bang for the buck. I would like to spend about $2000 on the speakers. The sound needs to be clear, with crisp highs and a strong base that is not boomy. Hopefully a warm clear sound. Hope this makes sense.
I'm very interested in suggestions and opinions. I understand this will be a process and although I have enjoyed the sound of all types of music for a long time, I now have an opportunity to make a step forward.
Thank you
My house system includes Sonos equipment; Connect Amp, Playbar, Subwoofer, and Play 5 (Generation 1). The system that I enjoy listentng to music on, located in another part of the house, is the Connect Amp, PBS Image T5 Speakers, Sunfire subwoofer, and Rega RP1 turntable w/Ortofon Blue cartiridge (recently purchased on Audiogon). I will be replacing the Connect amp and the speakers. I also have an older CD player, called a Kyocera.
As you can tell this is not some high end system, but I have an opportunity to greatly improve the sound of MY listening area and would like to get the best bang for the buck. I would like to spend about $2000 on the speakers. The sound needs to be clear, with crisp highs and a strong base that is not boomy. Hopefully a warm clear sound. Hope this makes sense.
I'm very interested in suggestions and opinions. I understand this will be a process and although I have enjoyed the sound of all types of music for a long time, I now have an opportunity to make a step forward.
Thank you